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Arlan attended Beulah Heights University, Rutgers-University in Newark, New Jersey. He currently resides in Conyers, Georgia.

Arlan is currently retired. He previously worked as a Managing Partner with Infinity Global Energy LLC. 

This is Arlan Gibson's first entry into politics. 

As of March 19, 2024, Arlan Gibson did not have a website or any information online.

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Arlan Gibson

Arla is currently retired. He previously worked as a Managing Partner with Infinity Global Energy LLC. 

As of March 19, 2024, Arlan Gibson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Arlan Gibson attended Beulah Heights University. He lives in Conyers, Georgia.

As of April 10, 2024, Arlan Gibson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Four Candidates Participate in Post 1 Board of Commissioners Forum for Rockdale County

Fran is from Ohio and graduated from Thomson High School. He attended DeKalb College and transferred to Central State University. He currently resides in Conyers, Georgia.

Fran works as a local barber. He is a U.S. Army National Guard veteran. 

This is Fran Wright's first entry into politics. 

Said unity is a current issue, mentioning "county and city officials have to get on the same accord with the citizens."

- Said top priority is community youth. 
- Said unity is a current issue, mentioning "county and city officials have to get on the same accord with the citizens."

As of March 19, 2024, Fran Wright did not have a website or any information online.

Fran Wright

Fran Wright attended Thomson High School and Central State University. He lives in Conyers, Georgia.

As of April 10, 2024, Fran Wright did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- Website says, "Wright, a local barber, said his top priority revolves around community youths."

As of March 19, 2024, Fran Wright did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

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Renee holds a degree in Business from Clayton State College and Evergreen College, a degree in Real Estate from Georgia MLS Real Estate Institute and Jose Community College, and a degree in Computer Science from Dekalb Community College. She currently resides in Rockdale County and is an ordained Evangelist.

Renee previously worked as a realtor, grant writer, grant writing instructor, and a business and nonprofit consultant. 

Renee Harris Simpson ran in the Democratic primary for the Rockdale County Commissioner representing District 2 in 2022, but did not win.

Supports forming a Transparency & Accountability and Ethics Board and 5 Member Commission Forensic Audit Board.

- Supports forming a Transparency & Accountability and Ethics Board and 5 Member Commission Forensic Audit Board.

Said, "The state of our current property taxes are so astronomical they accelerate the risk of potential property tax foreclosures. This is a slap in the face to citizens who entrusted their vote to our leaders."

- Supports reducing property taxes.
- Wants to "Prime Economic Development."
- Said, "The state of our current property taxes are so astronomical they accelerate the risk of potential property tax foreclosures. This is a slap in the face to citizens who entrusted their vote to our leaders."

As of March 19, 2024, Renee Harris Simpson did not have a website or any information online.

Wants to address infrastructure issues in Rockdale County. 

- Wants to address infrastructure issues in Rockdale County. 
- Wants to stop "Unwanted Development."

Renee Harris Simpson

- Wants to reserve "mismanagement of funds, a lack of "prime" economic development."
- Supports reducing property taxes.
- Wants to "Prime Economic Development."
- Said, "The state of our current property taxes are so astronomical they accelerate the risk of potential property tax foreclosures. This is a slap in the face to citizens who entrusted their vote to our leaders."

As of March 19, 2024, Renee Harris Simpson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Renee Harris Simpson received a degree in Business from Clayton State College and Evergreen College, a degree in Real Estate from Georgia MLS Real Estate Institute and Jose Community College, and a degree in Computer Science from Dekalb Community College. She lives in Rockdale County.

Renee Harris Simpson has worked as a veteran realtor for 27 years. She also works as a grant writer, grant writing instructor, and a business and nonprofit consultant. Simpson is also a community advocate and an ordained Evangelist.

Renee Harris Simpson ran in the Democratic primary for Rockdale County Commission, District 2 in 2022, but did not win.

- Wants to reserve "mismanagement of funds, a lack of "prime" economic development."

- Said, "The state of our current property taxes are so astronomical they accelerate the risk of potential property tax foreclosures. This is a slap in the face to citizens who entrusted their vote to our leaders."

- Wants to address infrastructure issues in Rockdale County

Georgia Supreme Court disbars attorney Sherri Washington, who also serves as a Rockdale County commissioner

Sherri holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree, both from Savannah State University, and a Law Degree from Texas Southern University.  She has a daughter and a grandson. She also serves as the Vice Chair of International Economic Development on the ask Force for NAC is also the founding member of the Top Ladies of Distinction and a member of the 4th Congressional District of the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women. Sherri was recently disbarred by the Georgia Supreme Court for malpractice.

Sherri is a managing partner for her own law firm, the Washington Law Group, PC. 

Sherri L. Washington is the Rockdale County Commissioner. She was elected to this position in 2017, and has served two terms. 

As of March 19, 2024, Sherri L. Washington’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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The candidate's website says, "Lobbied and obtained $300,000 in federal funding for Rockdale Workforce Development program"

As County Commissioner, she lobbied for and amassed $300,000 in federal funding for the Rockdale Workforce Development program. 

Said, "Directed over 2.2 billion dollars in high end economic development projects (not warehouses) to this county in two years"

Managed more than 2.2 billion dollars for U.S. economic development projects. 

The candidate's website says, "Created programs for historically disadvantaged businesses (Equal Business Opportunity Program)"

Formed programs aimed to assist historically disadvantaged businesses (Equal Business Opportunity Program). 

- As County Commissioner, she lobbied for and amassed $300,000 in federal funding for the Rockdale Workforce Development program. 
- Managed more than 2.2 billion dollars for U.S. economic development projects. 
- Formed programs aimed to assist historically disadvantaged businesses (Equal Business Opportunity Program). 

The candidate's website says, "Increased public safety personnel and created fire stations to service residents of our county"

As County Commissioner, she increased public safety personnel and developed fire stations to serve local residents. 

Passed legislation to abolish developing new liquor stores in Rockdale County. 

- As County Commissioner, she increased public safety personnel and developed fire stations to serve local residents. 
- Passed legislation to abolish developing new liquor stores in Rockdale County. 

The candidate's website says, "Supported allocating funds in the updated Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to Rockdale County for several ARC programmed and planned projects"

As County Commissioner, she supported devoting funds for an updated Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in Rockdale County for several ARC and planned projects. 

The candidate's website says, "Lobbied and obtained over $355 million dollars in traffic improvement projects"

Lobbied and accumulated over $355 million dollars for projects aimed to improve traffic. 

- As County Commissioner, she supported devoting funds for an updated Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) in Rockdale County for several ARC and planned projects. 
- Lobbied and accumulated over $355 million dollars for projects aimed to improve traffic. 

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Sherri L. Washington

Sherri attended Savannah State University where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees, and later obtained her Law Degree from Texas Southern University. Sherri was recently disbarred by the Georgia Supreme Court for malpractice. She is a mother to one daughter and has one grandson

Sherri also serves as the Vice Chair of International Economic Development on the ask Force for NACo. She is also the founding member of the Top Ladies of Distinction and a member of the 4th Congressional District of the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women.

Sherri L. Washington has been serving on the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners since January 1, 2017. 

- Candidate's website says "created a state and federal award winning parks and recreation department"

- Lobbied and obtained $300,000 in federal funding for Rockdale Workforce Development program"
- Directed over 2.2 billion dollars in high end economic development projects to the county
- Created programs for historically disadvantaged businesses (Equal Business Opportunity Program)

- Increased public safety personnel and created fire stations to service residents of the county
- Passed legislation to eliminate future liquor stores from our county

- Supported allocating funds in the updated Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to Rockdale County for several ARC projects
- Lobbied and obtained over $355 million dollars in traffic improvement projects

Sherri L. Washington attended Savannah State University where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees, and later obtained her Law Degree from Texas Southern University. Details about her family, where she lives, and the church she attends are not provided in the information given.

Sherri L. Washington was elected to the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners in November 2016 and began her term on January 1, 2017. She holds a Bachelor's and Master’s Degrees from Savannah State University and a Law Degree from Texas Southern University. Specific details about her previous jobs are not provided.

Sherri L. Washington has been serving on the Rockdale County Board of Commissioners since January 1, 2017, after being elected in November 2016. Specific appointments or committees she may serve on, as well as any past political runs, are not provided in the information given.

- Candidate's website says "passed legislation to eliminate future liquor stores from our county"

Tuwanya holds a bachelor's degree in science with a focus in Organizational Management from Ashford University. She resides in Rockdale County with her husband, children and grandchildren. 

Tuwanya is currently a local business owner. She previously worked in the dentistry industry. 

This is Tuwanya Smith's first entry into politics. 

Said, "My mission is to serve the people of Rockdale County by actively listening to the concerns and suggestions of my constituents and work tirelessly to address them... I will strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes collaboration and growth."

Plans to listen to the concerns and suggestions of her constituents. 

- Plans to listen to the concerns and suggestions of her constituents. 

The candidate's website says, "Tuwanya Smith will cultivate relationships that bring jobs and opportunities to underserved, underprivileged and neglected areas of Rockdale."

Said she wants to "bring jobs and opportunities to underserved, underprivelaged, and neglected areas of Rockdale." 

- Said she wants to "bring jobs and opportunities to underserved, underprivelaged, and neglected areas of Rockdale." 

As of March 19, 2024, Tuwanya Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "My mission is to represent the people of this community with integrity, transparency, and accountability. ... I am committed to promoting policies that prioritize the well-being and safety of our citizens..."

Plans to lead with " integrity, transparency, and accountability." and is "committed to promoting policies that prioritize the well-being and safety of our citizens..."

- Plans to lead with " integrity, transparency, and accountability." and is "committed to promoting policies that prioritize the well-being and safety of our citizens..."

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Tuwanya Smith

Tuwanya Smith is a resident of Rockdale County and a proud graduate of Ashford University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in science with a focus on Organizational Management. She is married with children and grandchildren and lives in Conyers, Georgia.

Tuwanya Smith works as a local business owner. She has a 20-year career in dentistry, where she was responsible for solving patient problems and ensuring they understood their treatment plans.

As of April 10, 2024, Tuwanya Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The candidate's website says, "Whether it’s working collaboratively with local organizations, advocating for policy change, or providing direct assistance to those in need, Tuwanya is always ready to step up and make a positive difference."
- Supports community well-being through compassionate problem-solving, partnership-building, and dedicated efforts to enhance residents' lives, earning widespread respect.
- Said, "My mission is to serve the people of Rockdale County by actively listening to the concerns and suggestions of my constituents and work tirelessly to address them... I will strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes collaboration and growth."

- The candidate's website says, "Tuwanya Smith will cultivate relationships that bring jobs and opportunities to underserved, underprivileged and neglected areas of Rockdale."
- The candidate's website says, "She works diligently to maintain the reputation of being fair, honest, and a provider of excellent customer service... Her businesses have grown organically and through acquisitions."

- Said, "My mission is to represent the people of this community with integrity, transparency, and accountability. ... I am committed to promoting policies that prioritize the well-being and safety of our citizens..."

Tuwanya Smith is a resident of Rockdale County and a proud graduate of Ashford University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in science with a focus on Organizational Management. Details about her family life, the church she attends, or additional personal background information are not provided.

Tuwanya Smith is a graduate of Ashford University with a bachelor's degree in science, focusing on Organizational Management. She has a 20-year career in dentistry, where she was responsible for solving patient problems and ensuring they understood their treatment plans.

As of April 3, 2024, Tuwanya Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "My mission is to be that source of support and assistance for our community. I am committed to listening attentively to the concerns of Rockdale County and taking action to address those needs."

Said, "I am committed to working diligently to address the needs and concerns of our diverse community, with a view towards building a better future for all."

The candidate's website says, "UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL. LET'S PUT OUR HANDS TOGETHER AND BUILD A STRONGER, ROCKDALE. BECAUSE, TOGETHER, WE CAN ACHIEVE ANYTHING." - TUWANYA SMITH"

The candidate's website says, "Whether it’s working collaboratively with local organizations, advocating for policy change, or providing direct assistance to those in need, Tuwanya is always ready to step up and make a positive difference."

Supports community well-being through compassionate problem-solving, partnership-building, and dedicated efforts to enhance residents' lives, earning widespread respect.

The candidate's website says, "She works diligently to maintain the reputation of being fair, honest, and a provider of excellent customer service... Her businesses have grown organically and through acquisitions."

Yul holds a Bachelor's degree in Film and Educational Technology from Dartmouth College and a Master's degree in Education in Educational Technology and Future Studies from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He is also the founder and president of the African American Future Society. 

Yul is an Associate Fellow with The World Academy of Art and Science. He previously held positions as aa Director Strategic Alliances, Director of Administrative Services of a Judicial Circuit Court in Florida, Alachua County Budget Manager, Realtor, Director of the Bureau of Financia Systems for the City of New York and a Senior Budget Analyst for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

This is Yul Anderson's first entry into politics.

As of March 19, 2024, Yul Anderson did not have a website or any information online.

Yul Anderson

Yul an Associate Fellow with The World Academy of Art and Science. He previously held positions as aa Director Strategic Alliances, Director of Administrative Services of a Judicial Circuit Court in Florida, Alachua County Budget Manager, Realtor, Director of the Bureau of Financia Systems for the City of New York and a Senior Budget Analyst for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 

As of March 19, 2024, Yul Anderson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

Yul Anderson received a Bachelor of Arts in Film/Educational Technology from Dartmouth College and a Master of Education in Educational Technology/Future Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Yul Anderson is the President and Founder of African American Future Society. He has worked for 30 years as a financial assistant in the Southern region of the United States. He is an Associate Fellow for The World Academy of Art and Science.

As of April 10, 2024, Yul Anderson did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

As of April 3, 2024, Yul Anderson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.

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